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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
7
A terse OCR fragment lists Lawrence M. Griffith of Hie Hill T. L. Harper of Lone Oak Township and John Baldwin of Hyden Township, indicating a short register of local leaders or residents in three townships. No further context or actions are provided in the readable text.
A critique of Bro. Funk in the Republican Press accusing him of misrepresenting Bates county debt. The Times is cited for a $1,806.27 figure and calls for examination of the County Clerk Weeks' financial statement approved by the court. The column suggests Funk may have misattributed Mt. Pleasant township bond debt to Bates county.
The announcement notes a prominent Bates county educator as a Democratic prospective Rep candidate. Born on a farm and raised among local people, he is described as well spoken, decisive, and influential in party circles. His long Democratic alignment and strong personality are seen as assets for legislative service representing the county.
A respected Bates county pioneer and longtime Democratic worker announces his candidacy for county recorder. Described as honorable, upright, trustworthy, loyal to friends, and faithful in office, he is noted for education and experience, and is seen as a popular, efficient future official.
W R Ray born on a Kentucky farm, moved to Bates County as a boy and educated in public schools. A longtime teacher and fluent Democratic speaker, he seeks the Recorder nomination, praised for his executive skill and party work, a strong ticket candidate for the party.
J. J. Wheeler of Homer township is a long time Democratic worker and a respected educator known as Bates county’s dean of teachers. A practical farmer with broad county acquaintance, he would be a popular and efficient circuit clerk candidate in Bates County.
The note argues reductions in the Payne Tariff bill are insignificant, citing sugar rate cuts of fractions of a cent per hundred pounds and a 5 percent cut on agricultural implements. It states U S agricultural output costs less, exports 26.9 million in 1907, and insists no duty is needed for protection, accusing trusts of controlling production and claiming the 5 percent cut is a political sham aimed at farmers.
The American magazine contrasts Detroit prices with Windsor across the river. Hats cost 5 dollars in Detroit and 3 dollars in Windsor while suits run 25 dollars in Detroit and 15 dollars in Windsor. Both items are US made with equal labor wages. Tariffs are blamed for Detroit consumer overcharges while Windsor sees competitive pricing and no royalities to trust magnates.
A large barn owned by Dan Crabb south of Rich Hill burned Tuesday night. Firefighters responded but the structure was destroyed, with no injuries reported. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze.
Gov Hadley deploys militia to calm disturbances at the Tasco cement plant amid labor tension. The speaker argues a strong tariff on pauper labor would have deterred exploitation and reduced drunkenness and disorder at Castle Garden.
Mr C H Morrison of Mountainair New Mexico and Miss Margaret Wooldridge wed Wednesday night at the bride's parents home in Waurika Rev J C Crook officiated The groom born near Virginia Bates County Missouri is W E Walton’s kin and the couple plan to stay in Waurika where Morrison edits the Democrat A fine set of presents accompanied the marriage and Miss Wooldridge a gifted musician has lived in Waurika nearly two years
At a Butler school board meeting on May 28, the board unanimously approved submitting a bond issue of 35,000 dollars to voters to buy the Aaron Hart property for a new high school and to construct and equip a building. Bonds run twenty years, redeemable after five. An additional 15 to 20 cent levy per 100 dollars may be needed to pay the bonds. Hart property valued at 3,000 dollars. Butler faced crowding and tuition income this year despite no out-of-district enrollment efforts.
An ammonia leak at the Carpenter and Shafer Manufacturing ice plant caused a dangerous cloud as a stuffing box part loosened and dropped. Night engineer, Major F H Crowell, George Alsbach, and chief engineer Fowlkes attempted to reach the cut off valve but succumbed to fumes until Fowlkes could close it. Plant shut down for a few hours. damage around $100.
The M E Church South schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m by Rev W G Beasley Presiding Elder The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper follows the morning sermon All members urged to attend and a cordial invitation extended to all to worship J A Jared Pastor.
Sunday entries list Bible School at 9 30, services at 10 45 a m and 8 p m, Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. W M Mayfield is the minister.
Orchard Grove Christian Church holds Sunday services and Bible School in the school house. Bible School at 2:30 and 8:30 with Minister Mayfield leading.
Court records list several civil actions and motions including Geo R Kimble vs Maude McDermott et al for replevin and damages with a motion for new trial, Western Electric Co. vs W R Radford for 114.50 with 8 percent interest, and note judgments for others. venue changes, continuances, dismissals, and nolle pros noted for multiple Missouri cases across Vernon Cass and Henry counties.
Notice declares a June 21 1910 election in Butler School District Bates County Missouri to authorize purchasing the Aaron Hart property for a high school site and erecting a modern building. Bonds of 35000 dollars to be issued for twenty years with redemption possible after five years. Election held in basement room northeast corner court house Butler. Board secretary W C Atkeson and president Frank Allen sign. Additional local notes on residents and livestock sales.
Real estate transfer notices show LF Caldwell to F E Ralston Lot 1 Block 82 Rich Hill valued at 1600. Y C Combs to J H Hukel Lot 2 Block 6 Hans Add Butler 1000. Floyd Ludwick to A N Morrell tract Section 32 West Boone 300. Fritz Neider to J W Neider 90A Section 29 Pleasant Gap 2750. GA Van Hall to Seanna Edwards Part Block 7 Montgomerys 2 Add Butler 3300. Stephen Gilham to Grace Ensworth Part Lots 77 and 76 Gilhams Add Adrian 100. J C Dean to W E Bailey 3 A Section 26 Hudson 50. O T McKissick et al to J D McKissick 2 5 Intersect Section 23 Mt Pleasant 9820. Hattie L Hoover et al to O F Schantz 40 A Section 27 Shawnee 2000. J Franklin to A L Billings Lots 8 and 12 Block 9 Standish 2 Add Hume 0.00. EG Kinney to A H Bankeon Lot 9 Block 13 1st Add R Hill 60.00.
Fred Williams suffered painful but not serious injuries when his motorcycle collided with Harry Wyatt's automobile at about five on Tuesday evening. Williams, slightly in front, shut off his power too late for Wyatt to stop, and the car struck the bike's wheels. Al Swanson, riding with Wyatt, saved Williams from being struck and thrown by catching him as the car hit. The pair crashed through two fences before stopping. Williams is confined to his room with bruises. the motorcycle is badly damaged and a lamp on the touring car broke.
Miss Elizabeth Thompson of Kansas City sought to file as a Socialist candidate for Missouri State Superintendent of Public Schools. The constitution requires the office to be held by a male resident aged at least 25, so her application will be returned. She appears to be the first woman to seek a state office in Missouri.
James K Burch aged 61 died at the home of his son in law Fred Wolfe in this city on Thursday afternoon May 26 after a two week illness. He was born January 30 1849 in Western Bates and lived in the county most of his life. He married Julia Roten of Pleasant Gap and had three children all of whom preceded him in death. Funeral services led by Rev. R M Shelton were held at the residence Saturday morning with burial at Orchard Grove Cemetery southwest of the city.
Isaac H Beaman aged 40 years 5 months died at his home southeast of the city early Saturday from a cerebral hemorrhage linked to an earlier barn accident when he struck his head on a rafter. Son of J W Beaman of Sheldon, formerly of this county. Funeral services led by Rev W M Mayfield, with interment at Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs Geo A Corbin near Hume underwent a serious surgical operation performed by Dr G A Delamater of Rich Hill. W H Burrows, a longtime family friend, reported she was much improved this morning. In Rich Hill, Ed Able’s home burned at about 3 AM, with the couple away. origin unknown, prompting talk of a possible town fire-bug.
A Home in the Hills notes the resignation of John P. Adam amid unclear context. The report mentions Southern Missouri and Northern regions and hints at an age or tenure detail, with lingering questions about the reason and next steps.
Dave Jaggers and wife went to Amsterdam Thursday to take charge of Mr. Dunham's restaurant. Geo. White put a new tin roof on the old Shelby house last week. Warren White is helping his father farm this summer. Quite a number of Merwin people attended the commencement exercises at Amsterdam last Monday night. Mrs. Bagby has been in very poor health for some time. Prof. S. E. Smith drove over from Urich Friday evening. Mrs. Staley of Kansas City came in for a visit with friends. Mrs. C. O. White returned home from near Hutchinson. Mrs. Elestrom and daughter Lola spent a few days at the Grant Hewit home. H. B. Owen and wife visited Jesse Williams and wife. Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Williams have sold their rooming house in Kansas City and returned to Merwin.
Glenn H. Curtiss completed a 150 mile Albany to New York City flight in 2 hours 32 minutes, winning a $10,000 World prize. He started at Albany 7 03 am, stopped near Poughkeepsie for an hour, then continued to Manhattan landing at 10 35 am. His average speed reached 59 miles per hour, a record for long distance heavier-than-air flight.
A Commercial Poultry note accuses the combine of hoarding forty two thousand cases of fresh eggs in Chicago cold storage and forcing old stock on retailers. It cites New York findings of 35 million dozen eggs tied up in a Jersey City warehouse and calls for action against trusts that control prices and supply.
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